Design Your Own Handbag

Design and sew your very own high-fashion handbag in this class taught by author, designer and television host Brett Bara.

Skill Level

Intermediate

What You Get

10 Streaming HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access

Class materials

Hours of close-up instruction

Answers to student questions from instructor Brett Bara

Closed captioning available (web only)

How it works

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Watch on any device anytime.

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Class Overview

Learn professional tips every step of the way, from planning your bag's unique shape and fabrics, to adding finishing snaps and straps. Brett provides you with a basic handbag shape that can be adapted into an endless variety of styles, including her tote bag, slouchy hobo bag, and curved top bag. Pick up more advanced skills such as constructing zipper pockets, creating pleats, and attaching hardware. Choose your own process and create a chic, custom bag today!

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Taught by

Brett Bara

Instructor

Brett Bara found her crafty calling during childhood while accompanying her mom on trips to the fabric store. Today, as the author of Sewing in a Straight Line and the creator of Brooklyn Craft Camp, Brett is well-known throughout the sewing and crafting community as a professional designer, editor, and teacher. Brett is a returning Craftsy instructor, and has also taught her maker magic at a wide variety of venues from Mood Fabrics and Maker Faire to The American Folk Museum and The Martha Stewart Show.